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Green Planet, Inc. Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of "Night Bullet," a Product Marketed as a Dietary Supplement to Support Male Sexual Performance, Due to Undeclared, Potentially Hazardous Active IngredientPublished on Monday, 11 March 2013 21:48
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 11, 2013 - Green Planet, Inc. is conducting a voluntary consumer recall of a product sold as a dietary supplement under the brand name of "Night Bullet," found to contain trace amounts of an analogue of an FDA-approved drug.
Finished product of Night Bullet was tested and found to contain trace amounts of an analogue of an FDA-approved drug. Analytical tests conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Night Bullet found that the product contains trace amounts of Sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil and Aminotadalafil. Sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil and Aminotadalafil are an analogues of sildenafil. Sildenafil is the active pharmaceutical ingredient in an FDA-approved drug that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) making this product an unapproved drug.
These undeclared active ingredients pose a threat to consumers because sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions and they may seek products to enhance sexual performance. Additionally sildenafil may cause side effects such as, headaches and flushing. Green Planet has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Night Bullet is marketed as a supplement for male enhancement. The recalled products are in capsule form, packaged in one (1) count blister packs. The lot and expiration date can be found on the back of the package. The following lot is being recalled:
|Batch Lot #
|UPC Code
|Night Bullet
Night Bullet was sold nationwide between October 2012 and March 2013 to wholesalers and sample provided at trade shows.
Green Planet is notifying its wholesalers through written correspondence. We urge consumers who have purchased these products to immediately discontinue their use and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product. The Company is advising consumers to return the product to their place of purchase. Consumers may also return products directly to Freedom Trading. Customers can call the Company at 877-621-2048 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PST for instructions on the return and refund process.
Any adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program either online, by regular mail or by fax:
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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IS 315 Computer Sys Analysis & Design I
Samples, Verlin F.
Senior Instructor/Adjunct Faculty
MA -Computer ScienceBA-Business AdministrationMicrosoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Office Location
Park University Campus, DCSC Columbus, Ohio
Office Hours
Thursday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Daytime Phone
614 524-5205 Skype
Other Phone
614 920-1773 Home
Semester Dates
1/16/2012 - 3/11/2012
Class Days
Online 24/7
Class Time
Credit Hours
IS 315 - Computer Systems Analysis
and Design I
Beginning Summer, 2011
* Kendall, Systems Analysis and Design, Custom Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011,
Textbooks can be purchased through the MBS bookstore
Textbooks can be purchased through the Parkville Bookstore
Additional Resources: CASE
Tool is required for this course - Visible Analyst.
Analyst Student Edition
List Price: $49.00
(Download Edition - 6 Month License)
Visible Analyst® Student Edition is bundled with more than a dozen
textbooks and workbooks then distributed by a number of leading publishers.
This "special" version of Visible Analyst will continue to be
maintained and enhanced as a separate product with a unique goal of educating
the future application development workforce.
Note: Beginning Summer 2011 term MBS will be shipping a Custom Edition of Kendall
Kendall that is equivalent to the 8th Edition, but not bundled with any
"Visible Analyst"
software. If students order their text from MBS they will need to
purchase the Visible Analyst software separately.
McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email email@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.Advising - Park University would like to assist you in achieving your educational goals. Please contact your Campus Center for advising or enrollment adjustment information.Online Classroom Technical Support - For technical assistance with the Online classroom, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call the helpdesk at 866-301-PARK (7275). To see the technical requirements for Online courses, please visit the http://parkonline.org website, and click on the "Technical Requirements" link, and click on "BROWSER Test" to see if your system is ready.FAQ's for Online Students - You might find the answer to your questions here.
Educational Philosophy: Students
will be exposed to lectures, readings, discussion threads and assignments that
will explore the basic methodology for the analysis and design of computer
Learning Outcomes: Core Learning Outcomes
All Park University courses must include a core assessment that measures the relevant Departmental Learning Outcomes. The purpose of this assessment is to determine if expectations have been met concerning mastery of learning outcomes across all instructional modalities. The core assessment for this course is a project which counts for 20% of the grade. The course project will be an information system plan for a system chosen by the student. Emphasis will be on developing the basic components of a system using system analysis tools and methodology. The system may be stand alone or integrated with other systems in the organization. Each week portions of the project will be developed including a system description, needs analysis, feasibility analysis, data analysis, process analysis, and financial analysis. Computer aided software engineering (CASE) tools will be used where needed in support of the weekly assignments. The final project document is due at the end of the course with all assignments integrated into one document.
Link to Class RubricClass Assessment:
Students are expected to:
A. Complete the reading assignments for the week as indicated in the Class
B. Participate actively in online discussion threads.
C. Complete all homework/assignments/quizzes when scheduled..
D. Complete all examinations when scheduled.
Mid Term
Grade Scale
F = below 60
Late Submission of Course Materials:
Late homework may be accepted, if
(1) such arrangement is
previously established with the instructor and
(2) evidence of progress is demonstrated on the due date.
Late assignments may carry penalties at the instructor discretion.
Postings to all discussion threads
must be done in their appropriate week. No points will be granted for late (or
by the same token, early) posts.
Classroom Rules of Conduct:
INCOMPLETE GRADE: As a rule,
incomplete grades will not be given. Exceptions to the rule do exist,
however, like a prolonged hospitalization and/or traumatic death in the
family. In these cases, the student may be allowed to petition for an
incomplete. The instructor retains the right to veto any such petition,
or grant an incomplete in other unforeseen circumstances.
WITHDRAW: The enrollment
status of the student in this course is solely the responsibility of the
student. If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, s/he must file the
appropriate paperwork with the registrar before the appropriate deadlines.
Every student is considered enrolled unless s/he is officially withdrawn.
Other Rules
1. Keep a copy of all your
2. Students should complete
assignments in a timely manner.
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Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University students and faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of the University resources available for learning about academic honesty (www.park.edu/current or http://www.park.edu/faculty/).from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93
Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93
Attendance Policy:Instructors are required to maintain attendance records and to report absences via the online attendance reporting system.
Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 96
Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .
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TALLAHASSEE — Will Muschamp gave a wink to a nearby writer as if to say, "Watch this" — and then he looked dead into the ABC TV cameras after Saturday's resounding, rock-pounding 37-26 victory over Florida State and said, "We are a SEXY football team that oughta be playing for the national title."
It was Muschamp's way of poking and prodding the nattering nabobs of negativity who have continuously criticized the Gators for not winning pretty enough. And he's right. Not only did the No. 4-ranked Gators decisively and defiantly state their case for the BCS championship game, I'm here to tell you that if given the chance they would've somehow, some way found a way to win the dadgum thing if they could only play in it. That's who these guys are and how they roll. They almost always find a way. It's why they've beaten four teams ranked among the top 12 in the current BCS standings. Even in their lone loss — a mistake-prone, six-turnover loss to Georgia — they were within a late goal-line fumble of a potential game-tying touchdown.
And wouldn't you know it? A team that has bumfuzzled us all year by winning ugly saved the best for last and pulled off a victory Saturday more beautiful than Kate Upton in a fishnet bikini running toward you in slow motion, carrying a plateful of chicken wings and a six pack of Heineken.
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"This was a really sexy win," a smiling Muschamp said at his postgame news conference. "In fact, I was going to come in here with my shirt off, but the players did not want me to do that. Come on, our résumé speaks for itself. You guys have covered the SEC. You've seen where we've played, who we've played and the quality of football teams we've beaten. We'll play anyone anywhere."
The Gators just won't be playing for a national title in Miami. Notre Dame, Alabama and Georgia wins Saturday effectively locked UF out of the game.
Those who have said the Gators are the most overrated team in the country owe Muschamp and his team an apology just as FSU coach Jimbo Fisher owes the BCS computers an apology. Fisher has railed that his team is not ranked nearly high enough by the computers and then Saturday went out and proved the electronic brains right.
The Gators didn't just beat favored FSU on its homefield; they treated the Seminoles like the doorman at Best Buy at the commencement of Black Friday. They stomped on their faces, trampled them and even left tread marks.
Once again, the SEC spread its wings of dominance and overshadowed the ACC's big party next week. Actually, you could say, the SEC ruined the ACC's big party. After what transpired Saturday — FSU getting pounded by UF and Georgia Tech getting trounced 42-10 by Georgia — next week's ACC championship game seems more like a funeral procession.
"Welcome to the SEC," Florida center Jonotthan Harrison chided downtrodden FSU fans as he and his teammates celebrated near game's end.
It's clear that FSU, after a season playing against an ACC bakery case filled with cupcakes and moonpies, wasn't ready for big-boy SEC football. The Gators briefly knocked FSU quarterback EJ Manuel out of the game, they forced five turnovers and their previously punchless offense pulverized FSU's vaunted defense.
Florida's offense came in ranked 104th in the nation and FSU's defense came in ranked No. 1, but it was almost like those rankings should have been reversed. The Gators pounded FSU's defense for 244 rushing yards, including 140 by Mike Gillislee, who became the first UF back since 2004 to run for more than 1,000 yards in a season.
"We wanted to bang on them and wear them down," said Muschamp, whose team is only the fifth in school history to win at least 11 games. "Florida State doesn't face many two-back, power running teams in their league. It's a lot of that one-back stuff. … We pride ourselves on being a physical team."
Translation: The ACC is a league full of wusscakes.
Hard to believe it was last year after the Gators lost 21-7 to FSU that Muschamp stood up at his post-game news conference and called his team "soft." Even harder to believe that it was two years ago in Tallahassee, after the Gators were routed 31-7 by Florida State, that former coach Urban Meyer declared the UF football program to be "broken."
Not anymore.
The Gators are no longer soft and they're no longer broken.
They are tough and they are fixed.
And you know what else?
They're pretty darn sexy, too.
Too bad they won't get a chance to prove they are national championship sexy.
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Within the Starhotels luxury hotel group of 22 properties, there are five exceptional luxury city hotels, strategically located in the heart of New York, Paris, Milano, Venice and Trieste. Each Collezione hotel has its own marked personality, embodying the local culture. Yet they also share a unique Italian spirit and express all that makes Starhotels so special: creativity, passion, innovation, attention to detail and a high quality of service. It all ensures you enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience.
Our Collezione hotels belong to the prestigious group of Preferred Hotels & Resorts - premier luxury hotels and resorts in the most celebrated destinations around the world. They are all distinguished by their incomparable design and grandeur, together with an intuitive approach to personal service.
An Italian heaven in New York
The Michelangelo is a superlative Italian luxury hotel strategically located at the corner of 51st Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. It's just an easy stroll to chic boutiques on Fifth and Madison Avenues, Times Square and the theatre district.
This beautifully refurbished hotel is glamorous, elegant and Italian in every detail. There are 179 spacious rooms and suites, long stay residences, fitness facilities and 4 meeting and function rooms… all supported by impeccable service.
Go to The Michelangelo mini-site.
Parisian allure, Italian style
Castille Paris, where French and Italian style and hospitality merge exquisitely, has completed extensive renovations in the bar, restaurant, lobby and courtyard areas as well as in all the hotel's accommodations. Thanks to this refurbishment and excellent service, Castille Paris was recently given the 5th star.
On Chanel's legendary street in the exclusive 1st Arrondissement, our 5 star luxury hotel is just a short stroll to the Louvre, Opera Garnier and Place VendômeRetreat into a peaceful aesthetic sanctuary… works of art, antiques and contemporary details all perfectly complement the aristocratic XVIII French architecture.
Dine on outstanding Italian cuisine in L'Assaggio Restaurant while admiring the Florentine patio and Roman fountain. Relax in the chic bar and Salon de Thé and work out in the superbly equipped fitness room. In all, there are 108 charming rooms and suites and 2 luxury meeting rooms.
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In Milan's historic heart
The Rosa Grand is a stunning luxury hotel surrounded by Milan's iconic sights and attractions. It's just a few steps from the gothic Duomo Cathedral, Milan's exclusive fashion street Via Montenapoleone and the world renowned La Scala Opera Theatre.
An entire new wing opening onto Piazza Fontana features 83 chic rooms and suites. Together with the beautifully refurbished lobby, bar, restaurant and congress centre it creates a highly evocative tableau of Italian design.
In all, there are 327 rooms and suites, 3 exquisite restaurants and bars, and 8 meeting rooms. Everywhere, exceptional furnishings border between design and art in gold and tones of mink and rose pink.
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Majestic Grandeur in Trieste
The Savoia Exclesior Palace is in the heart of Trieste. It's a magnificent seafront hotel with views over the Gulf and the historic Castello di Miramare.
Completely refurbished, the Savoia Excelsior Palace exudes grand hotel charm through numerous prestigious details. Ornate boiseries… monogrammed cushions… there's even a Belle époque-style skylight brightening the Lounge and Library.
Enjoy exquisite food and spectacular Sea Views from our Savoy Restaurant and Bar or from your Room Private Balcony. This luxury hotel features 144 rooms and glorious suites and 9 elegant meeting rooms, most with Sea View and all with natural light, for up to 650 delegates.
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All the magic of Venice
The Splendid Venice is the only contemporary hotel in this magical floating city. Within ancient palazzi, the refined interiors of this luxury hotel are an exquisite blend of fresh and vibrant colours, unique Venetian details, creating an intimate atmosphere.
The Splendid Venice is surrounded by quiet dreamy canals and fascinating calle alleyways: the enchanting, quiet yet central location is a true expression of Venice. St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge are just steps away.
Recently refurbished, this luxury hotel in Venice offers 165 rooms and suites and excellent, personal service. Enjoy Le Maschere Restaurant serving authentic Venetian cuisine… watch gondolas drift past the windows of the stunning bar… come and enjoy an inspirational, phenomenal experience.
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January 10, 2004
This world-class chef really lives up to his reputation. The food is described as French with Caribbean influence, but it is absolutely indescribable.
The meal started with a complimentary crab salad appetizer that was a tiny morsel of the crustacean, but fresh with a hint of cilantro.
Our party opted for salads rather than appetizers, as we had been eating rather heavily and needed some greens. The ladies went with a duck confit over greens wrapped in crispy prosciutto. I have never tasted anything quite like it. The guys both had an assortment of mesclun greens topped with 8-year-old balsamic vinaigrette (they raved about it).
Entrees sampled were: a Maine lobster served with a crispy plantain spring roll with roasted corn and lobster nage; pheasant stuffed with veal cheeks and chanterelle mushrooms with a sweet potato gnocchi, and snapper with a shrimp papaya sauce and hearts of palm served on a banana leaf. These entrees were so overwhelmingly delicious that we could barely speak as we devoured them. The wine list was sensational and the wine suggested by our adorable and knowledgeable hostess, Alicia, was a winner.
Now for the best part: the desserts! Alicia and our server, Cory, informed us when we ordered that the only chocolate dessert on the menu was a souffle that would require 20-25 minutes to prepare.They recommended we order it with our meal. Of course, we did, and were we ever glad... it was out-of-this-world! Other desserts equally outstanding that we sampled were ginger ice cream with fresh pineapple served in a phyllo pastry cup and a trio of three housemade sorbets (mango, passion fruit and raspberry) that were presented beautifully and provided a colorful and tasty ending to the meal.
Chef Dominique is a native of the island of Mauritius and he is getting (and deserves) rave reviews for his outstanding culinary contribution to New Orleans. This place is a winner.
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August 9, 2012
Radha Jhatakia
From Twitter and Tumblr to Facebook and Google+, there are a variety of social media sites that one can use these days. Although these websites serve different purposes, there is one that everyone should have: LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is a social media site specifically created for professional networking. You create a profile, upload a picture and enter some information about yourself and then you can search for others who work in your desired field. You can also be searched for based on any number of criteria and the connections you make here could lead to recruitment and employment opportunities. If you think you can use LinkedIn the same way you use other sites, however, you've got another thing coming. Here are a few tips for LinkedIn success.
Since you are essentially selling yourself to potential employers on LinkedIn, put the very best version of yourself out there. Start with a decent and professional picture – you don't have to be in a suit or tie but no snapshots of you at a party or dressed provocatively should EVER be used. Also, be mindful of how you describe yourself: For example, in the hobbies and interest section, don't list "partying" – try "socializing" or "networking" instead. LinkedIn is very different from Facebook and to be taken seriously, you must promote yourself as such. Keep in mind that if you are questioning whether or not to include something on your profile, it probably doesn't belong there!
You can also upload a resume to LinkedIn so make sure it's top-notch and that the information in your resume matches your profile information. (No embellishing!) Another benefit of LinkedIn is that you can upload recommendation letters from your professors or employers to give those viewing your profile a bit more insight into who you are and what you're capable of; you can ask your LinkedIn contacts to recommend you as well...just be ready to return the favor when asked. Professionals are increasingly putting their LinkedIn URLs on their business cards; it's certainly a creative way to get exposure – is YOUR LinkedIn page worthy of such publicity?
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major at San Jose State University. She's a transfer student who had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
March 4, 2013
Katlyn Clark
After classes, homework and studying, college students often discover that they have some free time on their hands. Some take on extracurricular activities (both fun and professional) but realize it would be cool to make some money as well. Instead of rushing off campus to score a job at the local mall – something that can be difficult for students without cars – see what kind of employment options are available on campus first.
So where should you begin your on-campus job search? First, check out your college's website. You'll find jobs at the bookstore/co-op that sells school supplies, books and branded apparel, the student center that houses restaurants and campus organizations, or the fitness center where students go to work out. Dining halls are an excellent option, as is the library: You can't beat the commute and you may even be able to do your homework when there's a lull.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn extra money to help pay for college expenses. These jobs are often connected to a student's interests or field of study. Certain on-campus jobs are only available to work-study students; to see if you qualify, contact your financial aid office or review the results of your FAFSA.
Speaking of major-related jobs, contact the department of your major – there may be a position for you that can be beneficial to your work experience in the future. At Campbell, for example, I write for the newspaper and help distribute it when it comes out.
Getting an on-campus job can be beneficial in many ways. Where do YOU work at your school?
Katlyn Clark is a freshman at Campbell University majoring in journalism and minoring in marketing. She hopes to become a broadcast journalist for entertainment or write for a magazine such as People or Seventeen. In her spare time, Katlyn loves to hang out with friends and family and watch sports; she is a Christian who is so thankful for God's many blessings in her life. Katlyn is from Elizabeth City, North Carolina and loves Tim Tebow, Pinterest, the WWE and cats.
March 27, 2013
Chelsea Slaughter
We all know that school is hard sometimes but life after graduation can be much harder if you do not do what's necessary to stand apart from the crowd. When graduating high school and entering college, you will find many opportunities to enter academic and social organizations, most of which will require application processes that ask about your involvement and leadership skills. Realizing you don't have much on your resume? No worries: You still have time.
First, find a club that interests you and join it. And don't just be a member – run for a position, ANY position. This shows leadership and adds an extra line on your resume while showing you have ambition and drive different from students who are just members. Another good way to build a resume is through volunteer work. Spending extra time doing community service is a great way to gain experience AND give back.
When it comes to building a resume in college, the small minimum wage jobs really do not count. After graduation, companies want to see what you have done to gain hands-on skills. Most degrees require students to do at least one internship; this usually takes place during junior year but don't be afraid to get a head start in your freshman or sophomore years...or both! Also, try joining academic and community service-based organizations – this will help to encounter great opportunities that you might not find on your own.
Remember that employers look beyond just good grades: They want to be able to see that you have put yourself out in other activities and can handle multiple responsibilities. If you spend your free time wisely and productively, you will definitely thank yourself later.
Chelsea Slaughter is currently a junior at Jacksonville State University majoring in communications (public relations concentration) and minoring in art. She serves as a resident assistant on campus, is the treasurer in the Public Relations Organization and is an active member in W.I.S.E., NAACP and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Leadership Society. She aims to work in the entertainment industry post-graduation and is well on her way thanks to an internship with a digital marketer to several music artists. Chelsea strives to achieve all of her goals and motivate others along the way.
April 24, 2013
Mike Sheffey
In terms of employment in college, on-campus jobs are the way to go. They get you that spending money you need while keeping you up to date with campus activities. In a way, they make you feel like a great contributor to the campus and its events.
Take me, for example: I work for Terrier Vision, the crew that films the sporting events at Wofford College and streams them online. It's weird since I'm not too much of a sporty guy but filming these events gives me a sense of involvement and with that, a legitimate interest in the sports (or at least the games I'm filming). The same goes for other on-campus jobs: They connect you with slices of your campus and community you wouldn't otherwise get to be a part of. And the money isn't half bad, considering many jobs on campus will pay more than those off simply because the colleges/universities have more funds at their disposal. I meet new people and honestly have fun with my job. Plus, it's much more convenient to get to work. (Yes, WoCo is small but the principle still applies to larger schools.)
You don't have to work for sports, either (it's not my thing but the job is rad): You could just as easily work for your school's theater department in set construction or with your school's alumni foundation phoning for donations to specific programs. Many of my friends are TAs and that sounds like a rewarding experience to be able to help others on your campus in an academic setting. Jobs are available almost everywhere – you've just got to seek them out!
On-campus jobs push you to explore all aspects of your school, meet new people, engage in networking with a new set of professionals and get that extra bit of money. This kind of goes back to my previous article on keeping with your passions because a) you can help pay for your passion and b) you could get paid FOR your passion! (My incredibly talented photographer friend gets paid to photograph almost every WoCo event.) Do you work on campus? If so, where and how did you land your position?
Mike Sheffey is a junior at Wofford College double majoring in computer science and Spanish. He loves all things music and has recently taken up photography. Mike works for an on-campus sports broadcasting company as well as the music news blog PropertyOfZack.com. He hopes to use this blogging position to inform and assist others who are seeking the right college or those currently enrolled in college by providing advice on college life, both in general and specific to Wofford.
April 30, 2013
Carly Gerber
Despite having other important things to check off my to-do list, I've spent countless hours on an assortment of social media outlets. (I'm sure you've found yourself in a similar predicament.) Recently, I began using one form of social media that isn't a time waster: It's called LinkedIn and it uses social media to connect its users to employers.
A LinkedIn user will create a personal profile with a picture, a description of their work experience, the education they've received and the type of degree(s) they were awarded from their college(s). Many students, however, don't take advantage of LinkedIn, which can connect them with a number of employers who have job and internship openings. While 90 percent of students use Facebook frequently or occasionally, 46 percent of students have never used LinkedIn and those students who have don't make it a priority to use it during their job search. According to this article on readwrite.com, students searching for jobs focus their efforts, in order, on:
LinkedIn is underutilized by college students because many feel they don't have enough work experience or connections to even create a profile. Yet, students who create LinkedIn profiles have a greater chance at making connections, which can lead to jobs and internships. Do you have a LinkedIn account? If so, has it been helpful in your quest for employment?
Carly Gerber is majoring in journalism at Columbia College Chicago. She loves fashion and hopes to cover the topic for a Chicago-area magazine. In her free time, she focuses on her blog, loves making jewelry and spending time on Pinterest and Pose. She hopes to use this blog to guide and relate to its followers: college students like herself!
June 3, 2013
Congratulations! Well...sort of. Many incoming college freshmen feel this bittersweet sensation when they read they've been accepted to college but not until a semester or two after their intended start date.
Colleges are adopting this practice more and more and it's no surprise why: Retention rates drop after the first year and this decrease combine with the junior year "I want to study abroad" rush leaves colleges with gaps and vacancies in classes, resulting in less money for schools. This admissions approach is economically better for colleges and universities but is it better for students? Not when they want to take classes somewhere else before that requires full-time student status and not when the students need to get jobs in the semester before they start. This could also potentially disconnect them with the incoming freshman class in the fall and put them in awkward social positions once they arrive.
I personally don't know anyone that this has happened to – the most I've encountered with friends is wait lists – but I know a few that applied to transfer to other colleges and weren't accepted for the following semester, but the next one. It's great news that the student gained admission but there's the question of "Why then and not now?" In an almost B-list manor, colleges are glad to have you but not now – only after the first wave of freshmen.
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How Cuba's ace pitcher escaped political oppression to become part of a great American success story.
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Orlando Hernandez, Mar/Apr 99
Orlando Hernandez and his wife, Norris Bosch, made their plans during a wedding party on the evening of December 25, 1997. Under cover of night, they drove with three friends to Caibarien, a coastal town about 120 miles east of Havana. As day was breaking, they trudged through woods and waded into waist-high water to board a small sailboat with three others. The group, including several baseball players, was escaping to the United States.
If all went well, their slow route to a better world would be complete in about six hours, and the ace who had once pitched for the Cuban national team and been banned for life on charges of aiding his half-brother's defection to the United States would be free to start a new baseball career.
But so much could go wrong. They had only a gallon of water, some brown sugar, three cans of Spam and gas. The weather was warm, the sea calm and the wind with them, so the journey wasn't high on adventure. But it was high on anxiety. What if the Cuban Coast Guard interrupted their clandestine journey? What if their poorly built vessel began taking on water? What if the seas got rough or the wind turned on them? In some ways their journey replicated the experience of countless immigrants to America. The America Hernandez sought was a freer, more abundant place. But he was leaving behind two daughters from a previous marriage, Yahumara, 9, and Steffi, 3, and his mother, Maria Julia Pedrosa.
Hernandez, 29, is sitting in the coffee shop of an East Side Manhattan hotel, telling the story of his defection and all that has happened since. Joe Cubas, 38, his agent and friend who played a crucial part in getting Hernandez safely to the United States, is translating for him. Hernandez sports a hair style now in vogue among athletes--which is to say, no hair at all. He describes his journey with enthusiasm. He works to use the right words in Spanish. He smiles easily, his face lighting up like a new bulb. Expressions of piety, such as "God had a hand in this" or "With God's help..." repeatedly find their way into his speech. After one hears his tale, the reasons for his devotion are evident.
The trip was only about 35 miles but took 12 hours. "This was the work of God, because on top of everything the water was very calm and the winds were in our favor. So I expected the good Lord's hand was there. We were all thinking about what we had left behind, our families, and about everything that awaits you on the frontier."
When the boat began taking on water, the crew landed on Anguilla Cay, an uninhabited island in the Bahamas. There they waited to be picked up by the U.S. Coast Guard. Hernandez had told acquaintances in Cuba to get the word out to America 10 hours after he was gone.
Day one came and went, and on day two it rained. Still no sign of a rescue. Food was scarce and water even more so. Several of his companions ate seaweed. Hernandez ate shellfish found in the shallow waters. The wait afforded him ample time to think. So many things ran through his mind. He knew little about the world he was going to and too much about the one he left.
His life after his banishment from baseball in 1996 had become a living hell. Still needing to provide for his family, he had found work three days after his suspension in a psychiatric facility for $8.75 a month.
People in the street had taunted him: "You were 'El Duque,' now you're nothing." The government had called him a "traitor to the revolution." He had been picked up, arrested and taken to state security interrogation at least three times. He had once told Joe Cubas that while he was on the Cuban national team, he would never defect. But he had lost the upper hand in this game and the Castro government was winning by a wide margin.
His childhood had been far better. "My father [Arnaldo] had many different wives," El Duque says with a laugh, his face lighting up broadly, realizing the question of how many brothers and sisters he has is a difficult one. His father, a prominent pitcher on the Cuban national team in the 1960s, who remains popular in Cuba today, divorced his mother when Orlando was very young. "When he lived with me, I was [influenced by his pitching style]," Hernandez recalls. His mother worked in a psychiatric hospital as an occupational therapist for many years. "I was a very happy person because my family worked very hard," he says. "I didn't have the best material things in the world, but in my heart my life was the best in the world."
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In a mere thirty years, China has become a world economic power with the world's most dynamic economy, now second only to the United States in scale. At the same time, Chinese society has experienced fundamental changes, notably the rise of a well-educated and assertive urban middle class. The conventional wisdom is that the Chinese are very this-worldly and pragmatic people, and not generally interested in religion. But new social surveys in China show that more than 30 percent of Chinese people aged 16 and older have some religious convictions. Given the fairly recent political history of China, which saw the official promotion of atheism and the active suppression of religion, this is very surprising news. Even so, the Chinese government still attempts to manage the nation's religious affairs. In an interview last year in the China Daily, Prof. Liu Peng proposed legislation that would allow religious groups to register easily, be guaranteed freedom of belief, and be allowed to "compete freely—in a way similar to the market economy."
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Business Plans in Free Software
When you write free software, it's a good idea to consider your goals. You might even want to draw up a business plan.
Someone recently approached me at a conference and told me that they had a free software product as a business and the business had failed. They had conceived of a product, hired a set of developers, invested a lot of money in the project, and when it came time for people to buy the software, no one purchased it. He lost all of his investment money. I asked him what his business plan had been before he started hiring the programmers. He told me that he had never gotten to the point of writing a business plan. This was part, if not all, of his problem.
Before you write free software, you need to determine what your goals are and how you plan to achieve those goals. Some people write free software "just for fun," or to learn more about writing software for a particular need. They have no incentive to make money with the software. Even if they never make a single dollar from the software, they will keep writing it.
Other people have an interest in a field such as photography, astronomy, or general systems administration, and they need the software to help them in that field. Often they create a project to get others who are also interested in that field to help them make the software better.
Some people write free software for the political or sociological reasons of "Freeing the Internet" or "Digital Inclusion." They believe (I feel correctly) that society in general would be better with the ability to change the software to meet their needs, and they dedicate their time and skills to making this happen.
Finally, some people see in free software a chance for people to make or save money, either directly through the sales of services or through the application of new software techniques that add value to the user's business.
This last group of people are usually not writing the software for their own use, so more of the compensation for their time and effort is monetary. Therefore, you have to know from where and at what point in the project the compensation will arrive before you start.
Is your plan for making money based on service? If so, what type of services will you offer? Integration? Training? Tailoring the software? Will your service delivery be able to scale? Will people perceive your service as necessary and a "value-add" to the software?
A friend of mine had a business offering training on a certain package of free software. Because of a switch in the direction of the communities, fewer and fewer people were using the free software that he had built his business around. He then found a closed-source, proprietary piece of software from a company that was floundering and he purchased the company.
Recognizing that 60 percent of the customers that did buy the software bought a support contract and training, he decided to make the software free to download, and he put the source code under an open source license. Immediately the number of companies using the software increased by more than 100 times, and (after a brief usage of the software) 60 percent of the companies that downloaded it bought service contracts and training. However, my friend had the staff, resources, and experience to reach and service this large influx of people, so he could take advantage of the service revenue. He made much more money than when the company was charging per license.
Another friend had a huge amount of software that his engineering staff had developed and which he sold and serviced. As he received more competition in the marketplace, he was forced to lay off engineers and quality assurance people. He decided to make the bulk of the software free software and allowed the community to download, maintain, and improve it. Certain portions of the software he kept proprietary and he refocused his smaller group of engineers on that software, which only the largest customers would find useful. Second, he cut his cost of sales by selling only to the large customers that downloaded the free software. By reducing his expenses and refocusing his engineering staff on new functionality that these large customers found useful, he maintained his business.
Some people will argue that the last example of software was not completely "free" for the large customers. However, the actions taken by my friend allowed small companies to use and maintain the free software to their advantage, rather than have the software disappear completely. A lot of really great technical projects are out there. People who hope to someday support themselves by writing free software.will want to start with a good business plan.
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Since 2004, David has co-directed the Maine Center for Economic Policy's project, Spreading Prosperity to All of Maine, exploring economic and community development strategies for Maine's distressed "rim counties." He has authored or edited the project's three major reports as well as numerous shorter articles. The project has been the subject of a Maine Public Television "Mainewatch" program and has received financial support from the Northern Forest Partnership, the Maine Community Foundation, the Broad Reach Fun, and the Betterment Fund.
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In the recent past, David served on several Maine and New England advisory bodies: the Maine House Speaker's Tax Reform Advisory Commission (2002); the Governor's Steering Committee on Natural Resource-based Industries (2004-06); the Gulf of Maine Council's Sustainable Tourism Committee (2003-06); the Maine Department of Conservatin's Green Infrastructure Task Force (2006); the Governor's Council on Maine's Quality of Place (advisor, 2007-08); and the New England Governors' Blue Ribbon Commission on Land Conservation (Maine scientific advisor, 2009-10).
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According to a news release from Virginia State Police, 32-year-old Randy Lee Anders had warrants for a probation violation and failure to appear in court.
When deputies got to a home in the 2200 block of Grassy Creek Road, they found Anders in the basement.
According to state police, Anders previously made threatening comments that he would not be taken alive by law enforcement.
As deputies approached Anders, he pulled out a gun and aimed it at the two deputies. The deputies then fired at Anders, according to state police.
Anders is in the intensive care unit at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Neither deputy was hurt in the incident.
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On April 29, 2013, at approximately 5:51 p.m. the Grayson County Sheriff's Office received information that a known fugitive by the name of Randy Lee Anders, 32, of 2264 Grassy Creek Road was seen walking on Grassy Creek Road, near Mouth of Wilson. Two on-duty deputies, along with two-off duty deputies responded to the area to search for Anders because of previous threats that Anders had made against law enforcement.
Deputies received additional information that led them to a neighbor's house located at 2017 Grassy Creek Road. While searching the basement of the residence, Anders was located lying on the floor in the corner of a small room. Anders was given commands by the deputies, but he did not comply. Anders got to his feet and advanced toward the deputies with a handgun pointed toward them. Deputies fired their duty weapons striking Anders several times.
Anders was flown by helicopter to Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. As of 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Anders was still in critical condition. The Virginia State Police is investigating the shooting.
Corporal Alan Graham, along with Deputies Brad Brown, Travis Jefferson and Cody McGrady, responded to the initial call. The two Deputies that fired their duty weapons have been administratively reassigned until the investigation is complete.
Officers with the Virginia State Police, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, and the Ashe County, North Carolina, Sheriff's Office responded to assist at the scene. The Virginia State Police, Carroll County Sheriff's Office and Corporal Matthew Adams of the Independence Police Department helped cover calls in Grayson County during the incident.
Developing now, State Police are investigating after they say a Grayson County Sheriff's deputy had to shot a man during a stand-off Monday night.
The Galax Gazette says the shooting happened in a home in the Mouth of Wilson.
The paper says the man deputies shot was Randy Lee Anders.
He was wanted for not showing up for court and a parole violation.
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Protecting the right to homeschool has been Home School Legal Defense Association's focus for 21 years. Because that right is squarely balanced on the two principles of parents' rights and religious liberty, HSLDA is keenly concerned whenever our members' parental rights are challenged.
Over the last decade, we have watched rising costs, increased medical liability, new technology, high-profile child abuse cases, complex regulations, and bioterrorism blur the roles of the state, medical professionals, and parents in children's lives. Now calls like the one in the cartoon at right are commonplace in our office.
Loving, responsible parents trying to make wise health decisions for their children are looking for information to help them navigate the changing landscape of the medical field. In response to this need, HSLDA President Mike Smith asked two homeschooling dads who work with medical issues and parental rights to share some practical insights.
Dr. Rodger Sayre, an HSLDA board member since 1997, is a family physician, and his wife Mary is a registered nurse. They live in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, and teach their 11 children at home.
HSLDA Litigation Attorney James R. Mason, III, routinely handles serious challenges to our members' parental rights. He and his wife Debbie homeschool their seven children in Stephenson, Virginia.
Mike Smith: In HSLDA's experience with our 80,000 members, we have found that a visit to the doctor can sometimes turn into a polarized battle between the doctor and parents over the health needs of a child instead of a team effort. We'd like to explore some of the reasons this happens, identify some "hot button" issues, and offer some suggestions for how parents can be prepared and work with their doctor.
A general principle to keep in mind is that your doctor is there to help you (think friend, not foe). However, since the advent of health maintenance organizations (HMOs), many members do not have a personal doctor with whom they can build a trusting relationship. Therefore it's important to know the law and to become informed on medical services your family may require. If you are an HSLDA member and concerned about your parental rights in a particular medical situation, please contact our legal staff.
Dr. Sayre, what advice would you give homeschooling families to help them avoid problems with their doctor and develop a good relationship with him?
Dr. Sayre: It is a great joy to care for patients who have a friendly and open attitude, and with whom there exists a sense of mutual trust and respect. In fact, it is for this type of patient that I regularly and willingly sacrifice sleep to care for their needs.
At the other end of the spectrum, however, are patients with a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude. Perhaps they were disappointed by a previous relationship with a physician, or maybe they have bought into the oft held belief that physicians are merely interested in making money and care little about them personally. Sometimes there is even a distinct impression that the patient is gunning for you, as though they have memorized the attorney's phone number as advertised on TV before the noon news. It is difficult for physicians to miss this type of attitude, and equally difficult for us to remain compassionate when an adversarial air pervades the room.
Here is the key for eliminating most of the problems you may have with the medical community: Search for a physician with whom there is "good chemistry," and lock into a trusting and long-term relationship. We recommend scheduling an appointment (yes, be willing to pay for this opportunity) to meet with your prospective physician and ask questions. Get a feel for where he is coming from on such issues as immunizations, homeschooling, etc. Often the bottom line is where he stands on the issue of parental rights. Is he willing to allow you as the parent to make the final decisions regarding the health care needs of your children? If you are new to an area, it may be helpful to ask those who are in your local homeschool support group or church for recommendations for potential health care providers.
Mike Smith: Those are great suggestions, Dr. Sayre. HSLDA Litigation Attorney Jim Mason recently dealt with a case of serious misunderstandings between doctors and parents. Jim, can you help us understand some of the legal issues underlying many of these situations?
Jim Mason: One important thing to remember is that doctors see horrible cases of child abuse. If they don't know your family well, they may err on the side of seeing abuse or neglect where it doesn't exist.
Medical professionals are mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect in every state. This means that state law requires them to report suspected child abuse, and there are often penalties for failing to do this.
The best way to avoid trouble is to have a doctor you are comfortable with, who understands your views on child rearing and agrees with them. A good personal relationship with your pediatrician is essential.
Mike Smith: An HSLDA member family recently ran into difficulty because they chose not to follow a doctor's advice. Jim, tell us about this case.
Jim Mason: One recent emergency call involved Family A*, who had taken their jaundiced newborn home from the hospital against the medical advice of the on-duty doctor, apparently prompting the doctor to call social services. (The family felt that mom and baby were not recovering well in the hospital and simply wanted to go home.) By the time the social worker was involved, Family A had already contacted their own pediatrician, who confirmed that the baby was at no risk. This headed off a potential social services investigation.
Mike Smith: Dr. Sayre, what if a parent feels he has a truly legitimate reason to go against a doctor's advice?
Dr. Sayre: First, it is important for a person to be absolutely certain that he is making the right decision when going against the advice of a physician. As a general rule, years of training and experience make the physician more qualified than the patient in making decisions regarding his health care. There are certain circumstances, however, where the patient may know something about the case in question that the physician does not know. If the parent or patient is sure that the physician is incorrect in the assessment of a symptom complex or a treatment plan, a calculated and respectful disagreement is in order.
In the case Jim just described, Family A had a pediatrician that they trusted, and for one reason or another had good cause to believe that he would back them up in their decision to sign out of the hospital against medical advice. I cannot overemphasize the importance of having a good relationship with your physician: a congenial and trusting relationship is the single most important element in ensuring freedom from undue scrutiny and in procuring optimal health care. Hence Family A appealed to an alternative physician, and the issue was settled to their satisfaction.
However, if the family had not had a physician to back up their decision, they could have painted themselves into a corner. Physicians are in fact obligated by law to report any actual or suspected cases of abuse or neglect. A newborn with a significantly elevated bilirubin that is going untreated by parental choice may very well qualify as neglect. (As an aside, jaundice is the yellowing of the skin caused by increased bilirubin. A bilirubin elevated above a certain threshold in a newborn can cause permanent brain damage.)
Finally, there may be times when taking the line of least resistance is the most prudent option. One may choose to accept the advice of the physician on a non-life- threatening issue, and after the fact, quietly seek subsequent healthcare elsewhere. This will prevent being unnecessarily reported to social services with its attendant long-term consequences.
Mike Smith: Occasionally an HSLDA member family will report that medical staff have pressured them about accepting specific treatment—being condescending and rude, for example, to families who choose not to immunize. How should parents respond to this?
Jim Mason: So many of these tense encounters HSLDA hears about happen in the emergency room. In that kind of setting, everyone is feeling under pressure. Parents are understandably worried about immediate medical threats to their child's health, perhaps life. Doctors are understandably concerned about alleviating the threats many patients are facing simultaneously, at the same time keeping in mind insurance liability issues and government reporting mandates.
It's vital to know why you have made certain medical choices and that you become familiar with the law in your state. For example, 48 states authorize religious exemptions for parents from immunizing their children (West Virginia and Mississippi are the exceptions). Several states allow for conscientious parental objections to immunizations. Most doctors will respect a parent's choice if the parent has made an informed decision. Again, it is also important that you have a solid relationship with a family doctor or pediatrician who can back you up if other health care providers—like emergency room doctors—attempt to press the issue.**
Dr. and Mrs. Sayre: At times it is difficult to separate being respectful and responsive to the recommendations of an expert from being intimidated. As we seek to wisely care for our children, it's important to remember that exercising that wisdom includes listening to the advice from those with greater knowledge of a subject. If that advice does not seem to square with your own intuition or knowledge of the issue, it is prudent to seek a second opinion from a trusted physician. Although there may be some resistance initially to this request, this appeal to an alternative authority is widely accepted in the medical profession. Making sure that you don't attack the individual, just the issue, will aid in your ability to leave the office with the relationship intact. In addition to obtaining a fresh opinion, it will allow time for you to pray, gather your thoughts, and perhaps obtain legal help.
Mike Smith: Another incident happened to one of our staff members and raised the issue of privacy—how far can a doctor go in probing for information?
Jim Mason: Here's what happened: This staff member's wife took their three daughters, ages 8, 11, and 12, in for a routine checkup with their family pediatrician. Because the youngest daughter expressed reluctance to go for her exam alone, the mother sat in the exam room with all three girls as each took her turn. In addition to doing the physical exams, the doctor asked a series of questions, which in HSLDA's experience are becoming more and more commonplace.
The doctor started with "household health risk" questions such as "Do you keep guns in the house?" and progressed to more personal questions, touching on issues the mom felt were inappropriate for the girls' ages and levels of maturity.
Even though the pediatrician used vague, mature terms to approach these issues, the mother grew increasingly uncomfortable with the doctor's line of questioning. The family had not yet discussed some of these sensitive, controversial topics—such as birth control—and she was especially concerned that the 8-year-old might infer details for which she wasn't prepared. Another issue the doctor brought up was teen suicide, which alarmed the 11-year-old enough to keep a concerned watch on her older sister for weeks afterwards.
Finally, the pediatrician offered to be available if the eldest daughter needed to talk in private in the future about such matters. The mother said that the family wouldn't need that (referring to both birth control services and further discussion on the issue). The doctor, however, replied that most kids need "that kind of thing whether we like it or not."
The mother and (upon hearing this story) the father were surprised and disappointed. They felt that their pediatrician was undermining their authority and pushing an agenda. It was obvious that they needed to look for a new doctor, one who shared their values and would show respect for their authority and opinions.
Mike Smith: Dr. Sayre, because of HSLDA's experience with mandatory reporters who too readily suspect child abuse, you can understand why we tend to advise our members against allowing their children to be privately interrogated when the atmosphere seems hostile. What are some criteria that doctors use to determine whether to see a child alone?
Dr. Sayre: There are occasions when I will ask a parent if I can discuss an issue with a youngster in private, especially if I have reason to suspect that the child may not be truthful because of the presence of the parent in the room. (Keep in mind that, like the patients of most physicians, the majority of the children in my practice are not homeschooled, and many are from difficult social circumstances.) For example, a child may exhibit signs of depression or anxiety and refuse to discuss the source of his struggle with his adult caregiver. In this situation, it may be advantageous to meet privately with the child to afford him the opportunity to discuss his social situation candidly. In another more specific example, a teenage girl may present signs or symptoms of bulimia (an eating disorder characterized by forced vomiting after eating). If this young lady were to be confronted in the presence of her mother, she might off-handedly deny this activity, fearing her parents' reaction. But by pulling the mother aside to discuss suspicions and to obtain her permission to question the child, the doctor may be able to approach the issue privately and in a non-judgmental manner. If suspicions are confirmed, the physician can then help both the youngster and her mother deal with this problem.
As a parent, it is important not to become defensive, but to ask the doctor or nurse in a private setting (out of earshot of the child) if they have a specific concern. Their response will determine your next step. In general, you should be careful about allowing health care providers to question your young children (e.g., under 10 years old) in private. As any parent can attest, kids have great imaginations and they will often follow the lead of an adult without understanding the significance of their words. Older children may be more discerning in their responses, and depending on a) the reason for the questioning, b) your relationship with the examiner, and c) the child in question, it may be acceptable (or even desirable) for your child to be examined in private.
Mike Smith: That's understandable, but our members have experienced quite a few situations where a medical professional seems intent on going on a fishing expedition for evidence of child abuse. How can parents prepare a child in case a doctor or nurse asks to speak with him in private?
Dr. Sayre: Teaching a child to be honest should be one of our great efforts in the training process. A child should be prepared to answer any question honestly, and if there is a question that makes them feel uncomfortable answering, they should simply defer to their parents. Recognizing that few social service workers and health care professionals are in agreement with the practice of corporal punishment, it may be prudent to ask children to defer these questions as well.
Mike Smith: That's good advice, Dr. Sayre. Another issue that has caused some problems for some of our members is the intrusive questionnaires HMOs use asking about guns in the house, drinking, and sexual habits of teenagers. What do these questions have to do with health care coverage?
Dr. Sayre: Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) offer a contractual arrangement whereby the patient pays a set amount for health care over the course of the year, and the participating health care provider is obligated to accept as payment in full a prearranged fee regardless of the time, effort, or resources needed to provide for a person's health care needs. Under such circumstances the provider should theoretically be very interested in maintaining "wellness" in his or her HMO patients, calculating that such an effort would ultimately result in a cost savings over time. Asking questions regarding habits or activities that are known to be associated with health problems—such as smoking, drinking, or risky sexual behavior—enables the provider and the HMO to be selective in who they accept as patients and/or to encourage change in their behavior. If the questionnaire meddles unnecessarily in other areas of a person's social life not directly related to health care, it would be appropriate to simply refuse to answer these questions, understanding of course that this may jeopardize one's chances of being accepted by the insurance policy.
On a personal note, we were contacted by our HMO regarding the immunization of our children. Upon questioning, we found that our HMO keeps records and ranks their physicians according to patient compliance in areas of "wellness" care. We felt that this inquiry demonstrated a potential breach
of the principle of "doctor-patient confidentiality" and shared our concerns with the individual representing our HMO. We weren't adversarial, but just politely shared that we would discuss any concerns and questions regarding our children's health with our primary care provider.
Jim Mason: This has definitely been a hot issue at HSLDA. Our legal staff has received a number of inquiries from families who feel intimidated by these kinds of questions from HMOs. We remind our members that answering such questions is a matter of parental discretion. Each family must evaluate their own comfort level with the information being requested and mentally prepare before going to the doctor's office and filling out forms. Decide ahead of time what you will do or say if you are asked questions that make you feel uncomfortable.
Not all the questions on a questionnaire are necessarily mandatory—just because you begin filling out a form doesn't mean you must answer every item on the form. It can be a little more difficult when a live person is taking the information. But you can turn the questions around and ask the HMO representative or medical provider: "Why are you asking these particular questions? Do I have to answer them?" If the interviewer continues a line of questioning which makes you uncomfortable, be prepared with a reasonable response for declining to answer those questions, such as "There is so little personal privacy left these days that our family feels we should not give out personal information unless there's a really good reason." If the questioner becomes more aggressive at this point, you may need to say, "I'd really like to run these questions past my attorney before answering them."
The bottom line is that this is a personal decision your family must make.
Mike Smith: Dr. and Mrs. Sayre, how do parents become informed consumers of medical services? Are there any resources on general health you would recommend to parents?
Dr. Sayre: I frequent the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) website (www.aafp.org) when I am searching for information not readily available elsewhere. Unlike the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association, the AAFP has by-and-large avoided the temptation of getting involved with the liberal political agenda. Many other sources are available, but I must reiterate a caveat here: Don't believe everything you read, as there is much information touted as truth with minimal or non-existent supporting research. In dealing with health issues, one must be ever mindful of the power of prejudice and the motivation of money. I have a bottle on my dresser labeled "Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for the Relief of the Many Weaknesses and Complaints Peculiar to Females." In small print at the bottom of the label is the statement, "Guaranteed by World's Dispensary Medical Association, under the Food and Drug Act, June 30th, 1906." What in the world is the World's Dispensary Medical Association? On the other side of my dresser is a bottle labeled "Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney, Liver, and Bladder Cure" (subtitle, "Worth more than its weight in gold"). At the bottom of this bottle is the statement, "Sold by all Druggists"—well, I guess that makes it the clear choice for all your organ ailments! Unquestionably, Drs. Pierce and Kilmer made a few bucks peddling their potions, sanctioned by an official sounding organization and with such universal acceptance. Be a wary consumer.
Mike Smith: What about controversial issues such as immunizations?
Dr. Sayre: There is a host of medical information readily available on the Internet and in lay literature. Please be reminded, however, that not everything in writing is credible. If you or one of your loved ones suffers from some physical malady, read up on it and ask questions of your physician. He or she should be able to set you straight if your information is erroneous. If your physician is intimidated or irritated by your questioning, it may be a tip-off to a problem with your doctor-patient relationship.
As the number of recommended immunizations continues to increase, many parents have concerns about the necessity of all of these for their children. The Center for Disease Control website (www.cdc.gov) is quite extensive and will give the mainstream approach to many health issues. It deals extensively with the hot button issue of immunizations, as well as many other public health concerns. If an individual is looking for the flipside on the topic of immunizations, the National Vaccine Information Center website (www.909shot.com) will provide plenty of thought provoking listings and links. Another alternative approach to immunizations is presented by Stephanie Cave, M.D., in her book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Children's Vaccinations.
Mike Smith: A number of our members are homeschooling children with special needs. Dr. and Mrs. Sayre, are there any special health care considerations these parents need to think about or be aware of?
Dr. Sayre: With a special needs child, because of the increased scrutiny that comes as a consequence of these needs, it is critical that health care be up to date and good records of health care available. Periodic evaluation by an "expert" in the realm of the disability is helpful in diffusing any concern regarding non-mainstream involvement. For example, I referred a 3-year-old child with a speech delay as well as various other developmental abnormalities to a "pediatric developmentalist." As part of her treatment plan, the developmentalist recommended ongoing involvement by a speech and language pathologist. The family called the local provider of such services and found them to be unsympathetic with homeschooling in general, and unwilling to involve the parents in the therapy process. The parents then called HSLDA for advice on where to turn, ultimately finding a speech and language pathologist who was willing to work with them. Arrangements were made for an evaluation, which continued on an annual basis until the child was 9. These evaluations are now part of their permanent medical and academic file for this child. (While it was originally thought to be unlikely that he would ever speak, this child is now 10 and is able to carry on a conversation with great enthusiasm.)
In addition to this practical issue of record keeping, there are some important specific health concerns related to specific disorders. As an example, thyroid dysfunction, obesity, structural heart anomalies, and a spinal deformity known as atlantoaxial instability are all associated with Down syndrome. I would encourage enlisting the help of your
homeschool-friendly physician in screening for and dealing with any health care considerations unique to a special needs child.
Jim Mason: Parents also need to be aware that state law, government intervention levels, and other requirements may vary from state to state. They should become familiar with the legal requirements affecting special needs children in their state.
Mike Smith: Dr. and Mrs. Sayre, are there any other health issues you would like to address?
Dr. and Mrs. Sayre: There is one other issue we would like to raise. We believe it is helpful for people to see your family out and about in the community, and to get to know you as individuals outside your normal realm of functioning. People will be less suspicious of your educational choice and child rearing practices if you are involved in community functions, with opportunities to relate to people on a social plane. There are a variety of ways this can be accomplished, but a few examples may include involvement in community sports activities, musical or dramatic productions, community service projects, etc. With intimate parental involvement in these activities there will come opportunities to meet other adults in the community, potential to impact the unsaved, and a plethora of situations where our faith can be put into action. Some of our richest times of learning at home have occurred during the debriefing sessions that have followed these outside activities.
Mike Smith: Dr. and Mrs. Sayre, what is one overriding principle you'd like to leave with readers?
Dr. and Mrs. Sayre: A principle that is especially applicable in this situation is outlined in Proverbs 15:1: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (NIV)..Many times, the tone of our response sets the course for the outcome.
* Name changed to protect family's privacy.
**For additional articles on immunization, see HSLDA's Issues Library at http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/issues/I/Immunization.asp
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